Issue #1907

A MASSIVE FLORAL PATTERN PLUMB BOB nicely ornamented with multiple knurls and having a turned steel tip. This massive bob measures nine inches in length and it is in top condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-712 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

A MASSIVE TURNED BRASS PLUMB BOB having a turned central ring fashioned from Lignum vitae. The bob is marked with the initials "E B" on either side of the "broad arrow" mark that was used to designate the property of the British military. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-483 Estimate: $350.00 - $750.00

An early SURVEYOR'S PRECISION TRANSIT by the Heller & Brightly Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This instrument has an eleven-inch scope, a five-inch compass needle and a four and one-half inch vertical arc. It is marked with Serial No. 5334 and would have been produced during the year 1882. The threads at the base are cut at 3 5/8" x #12. A extra clean early surveying instrument in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-777 Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00

A rare and early SURVEYOR'S BRASS TRANSIT having a five-inch needle and ten-inch scope by T.F. Randolph, Cincinnati, Ohio. Randolph manufactured surveying instruments in Cincinnati between 1853 and 1870. According to Skerritt (1996), "Randolph's transits are extremely rare". This instrument is in excellent condition in its original fitted mahogany case. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-379 Estimate: $750.00 - $1500.00

An extra clean EXPLORER'S ALIDAIDE as produced by W. & L.E. Gurley of Troy, New York. This example, which is fitted with Beaman's Patent stadia arc, is marked with the date of the March 27, 1906 U.S. Patent of William M. Beaman of Washington, D.C. This uncommon instrument is in essentially unused condition in its original fitted leather case. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-481 Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00

An EARLY BRASS SURVEYOR'S SIGHTING LEVEL by James White, Glasgow, Scotland. This early level is in superb condition in its original mahogany case. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-125 Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00

An early SURVEYOR'S "WYE" LEVEL, No. 33, by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York. This twenty-inch scope length level is in top condition in its original fitted mahogany case. The original adjustable brass base and plumb bob are included with the instrument. This level was offered by Gurley between 1887 and 1903 only. The base is threaded at 1 9/16" x #12. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-501 Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00

A rare SURVEYOR'S DRAINAGE LEVEL, No. 78, by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, complete with original green japan finish on the level body. The instrument is in its original wooden case and it retains nearly all of its original finishes. The body of the level is imprinted with the date of U.S. Patent awarded to William and Lewis E. Gurley on October 16, 1883 and this example was likely produced in the 1880's. The base is threaded at 1" x #32. A most unusual patented level in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-378 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

An extra clean PRECISION SIGHTING LEVEL by Troughton and Simms, London, England. This exceptionally well preserved instrument is fitted with a compass having a three-inch needle at the base of the level. It was likely produced by this respected British maker in the late 1890's. The base is threaded at 1 9/16" x #16. The original fitted mahogany case has kept this instrument in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-721 Estimate: $300.00 - $600.00

A PRECISION RAILROAD SIGHTING COMPASS having a four-inch needle by James W. Queen & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This late Nineteenth Century instrument, which is is in top condition in its original fitted mahogany case, is complete with its original sighting vanes. It is marked with Serial No. 7205 and dates from the 1890's. The base is threaded at 1 1/2" x #12. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-479 Estimate: $500.00 - $1000.00

TWO EARLY MAKER SPOKE SHAVES, both by E.F. Dixie, Worcester, Massachusetts. A curved sole example and another having a base of concave form with curved cutting iron, both in essentially unused condition are included in this pairing. Both retain nearly all of their original gold paint and blued finish on the blade. E.F. Dixie is documented as having operated in Worcester between 1850 and 1854 only. In addition to the spoke shaves, Dixie manufactured the 1840 version of the Hewet Patent nut wrench. Two 165 year old spoke shaves in the same condition as they were when they left the factory. From the Collection of Tom Lamond.Auction: IC16-718 Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00

THREE CLEAN BALL PEIN HAMMERS, all by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. All retain their original handles and are marked the base of the handle. Included in this grouping are examples of the No. 6203 in the twelve-ounce size; a No. WM 0 in the sixteen ounce size; and a No. 6205 in the twenty ounce size. All retain their original handles and are in excellent condition From the Collection of David McDonald, Houston, Texas.Auction: IC16-753 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A PATENT MULTI-SIZE NUT WRENCH by D. C. Kerr, Flint, Michigan, patented March 15, 1921. The resident genius of this device are the various sized inserts affixed to the handle that can be spun into place to reset the size of the jaw openings. This is the only the second example of this unusual wrench that we have encountered.Auction: IC16-710 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

An EARLY ENGLISH QUARTER ROUND MOLDING PLANE by William Toone, London, England. Toone is listed in British Planemakers from 1700 as an ironmonger, where his imprint is assigned the "VR" rating, for Very Rare. From the Collection of John M. Ross, Wilmington, Delaware.Auction: IC16-715 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A "SMALL HAND HOLD DOLLY", No. 618, by Stanley Tools. This automotive body work tool is marked with the Stanley-Atha name. It was apparently intended to be used on the other end of a piece of sheet metal from a hammer. This example is in brand new condition in its original pasteboard box.Auction: IC16-9 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A PAGE & HADLEY PATENT CALIPER by J. Stevens & Company, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. This example of the February 8, 1870 U.S. Patent of T.C. Page and George H. Hadley, both of Chicopee, Massachusetts employs a helical spring joint a the genius of their invention.Auction: IL16-175 Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00

A LOT OF SHOWY EARLY HAND TOOLS including an ebony mitre try square; two brass glass cutters; a pair of leg calipers, an early pair of dividers; a scraper having a bone sole; and a fancy English spirit level. All are in excellent collector quality condition.Auction: IC16-150 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A LOT OF ASSORTED SMALL LEVELS including a brass English type in a tin case, torpedo, Leonhardts patent, etc. A Zenith sixteen-inch level made by Disston and an unused eighteen-inch level by Stevens, Newton Falls, Ohio are included as well.Auction: IL16-671 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A LOT OF ELEVEN METAL WORKING CHISELS, all by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Included in this selection are examples of cold chisels No. 4512, 4513, 4514, 4515, 4516, 4518 and 4519; and center punches No. 2712, 2713, 2714 and 2715. All are in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of David McDonald, Houston, Texas.Auction: IC16-665 Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00

A most interesting and unusual SCREW-ADJUST BOXWOOD AND MAHOGANY MARKING GAUGE. The head of this gauge is held in place by a boxwood wedge and adjustment of the scribing mechanism is accomplished by a slotted screw at the end of the shaft that runs through the body to the scribe points. It is marked with the designation "Patent 14734" and is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-52 Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00

An EXTRA CLEAN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL BAT, No. 2400, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This well preserved example is clearly marked with the Winchester name and is absent any chips, cracks or other apologies. From the Collection of David McDonald, Houston, Texas.Auction: IC16-192 Estimate: $175.00 - $350.00

A LOT OF AXE RELATED REFERENCE BOOKS including the "Axe and Man" by Charles Heavrin; "Embossed Axes by Jerome Grismer & Clyde Hendrick, "Axe Makers of North America" by Allan Klenman; and "Axe Making in Ontario" by Gary French. Other titles include "Observation on the Pole Axe"; "Broad Axes"; "The Tools Used Building Log Houses in Indiana"; "The Axe Manual"; some reprinted catalogues from axe companies, and more.Auction: IL16-17 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A rare and extra clean example of SHEPLEY'S PATENT DRIVE SAW as produced by Lewis & Williams, West Groton, Massachusetts under a patent issued on February 19, 1889. The rarity of these tools speaks to the efficacy of the patent concept in a not particularly flattering way.Auction: IC16-189 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

THREE EXTRA CLEAN HAND SAWS, all by E.C. Atkins & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. Included in this selection are a a No. 21 eighteen-inch blade metal cutting saw; a No. 65 eleven-point crosscut in the twenty-inch length; and a No. 65 twenty-six inch blade five and one-half point rip saw. All are in excellent working condition. From the Richard "Dick" Lee Collection.Auction: IL16-330 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00

A MULTI-PURPOSE COMBINATION WOODWORKING PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. This example is complete and in excellent condition, retaining some 95% of its original nickel plating in the bottom of the original box.Auction: IL16-946 Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00

An UNHANDLED WEDGE ARM PLOW PLANE having four brass tips by Z.J. McMaster & Company, Auburn, New York. This extra clean plow has a most appealing patina of age and gentle use.Auction: IC16-122 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A SET OF FIVE EXTRA CLEAN CARVING TOOLS, all by S.J. Addis & Son, Sheffield, England. All are gouges of various sweeps and all have boxwood handles. A great working set in top collector quality condition.Auction: IC16-131 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

A rare LEATHER WORKER'S CUTTING BLOCK fashioned from solid lignum vitae. This heavy tropical hardwood disk was postitioned under leather work that was being cut to protect the bench top. It is excellent working condition.Auction: IL16-807 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A PRECISION "POCKET" VERNIER COMPASS by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York. This instrument is in essentially unused condition in its original mahogany case. Also included is the original fitted leather travel case which has served to keep this instrument in much the same condition as it was when new. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: IC16-702 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

A PATENTED QUICK ADJUST PIPE WRENCH by the Becklin Wrench Company, Seattle, Washington. This unusual lever-lock wrench was patented on March 16, 1920 by John H. Lagreid and Oscar Becklin, both of Seattle, Washington. It is shown in the Schulz book as No. 652.Auction: IL16-571 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00

An "EBONIZED" BODY PATENT SCRATCH BEADING TOOL by the Windsor Manufacturing Company, Windsor, Vermont. This "second model" example of the Poole & Williams Patent is complete with its original cutter wheel and is in excellent collector quality condition. The patent information is stamped in the wood body. Fully 95% of the original "ebonized" finish remains on this well preserved example.Auction: IC16-743 Estimate: $150.00 - $300.00

A SET OF SIX CLEAN TABLE KNIVES, No. 8500, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. These celluloid handle knives are in nearly new condition. From the Collection of David McDonald, Houston, Texas.Auction: IL16-250 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

An example of HAYNES' PATENT CHAMFER SPOKE SHAVE, No. 65, by STANLEY. This innovative spoke shave was patented on February 27, 1883 by Andre S. Haynes of Rome, New York. Approximately 90% of the original black japan finish remains on this example, which is marked with the earlier circular logo used on these shaves.Auction: IC16-357 Estimate: $80.00 - $160.00

A RARE "TAKEDOWN" FRAMING SQUARE, No. 9610, by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, New Haven, Connecticut. This example of the August 18, 1914 patent of Henry E. Harris was assigned to the Eagle Square Company of South Shaftsbury, Vermont and it was almost certainly produced for Winchester by Stanley. From the Collection of David McDonald, Houston, Texas.Auction: IC16-73 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

An example of AMIDON'S PATENT SCREW LOCK CHUCK BRACE as produced by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This brace of distinctive form was patented on May 21, 1867 by Charles H. Amidon of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Two spur type bits are included with this early patent brace. From the Richard "Dick" Lee Collection.Auction: IL16-62 Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00

A "FOUR FACED" SPOKE SHAVE, No. 2, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This tool has removable handles to facilitate its use in tight places. The "four faced" concept relates to the throat piece, which can be removed and inserted in various ways to modify the shape and size of the throat. This example is in essentially unused condition and clearly marked with the maker name and working location.Auction: IC16-118 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

An early "TYPE 5" TRANSITIONAL PLANE, No. 25, by STANLEY. Approximately 85% of the original black japan finish remains on this early example. The "Type 5" planes have a solid brass adjustment nut, solid cast iron cap and are marked with the early Stanley "Eagle" trademark. From the Richard "Dick" Lee Collection.Auction: IL16-956 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00